Drive or Fly: Red Boiling Springs, TN to New South Memphis, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BNA–MEM. At 285 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 39m
Distance
285.9 mi
Total Cost
$98
CO2
116 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 2m
31m in the air
Air Distance
256 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
65 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BNA and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 39m | 4h 2m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $98 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 116 kg CO2 | 65 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Red Boiling Springs, TN to New South Memphis, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.